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Elon Musk Weekly News Update: Tesla, SpaceX, X, Neuralink, and More

Elon Musk Podcast

CHAPTER

Competition for Department of Defense contracts and Starship readiness

This chapter delves into the competition between Blue Origin, SpaceX, and ULA for Department of Defense contracts, highlighting Blue Origin's confidence, SpaceX's Starship improvements, and the uncertainties surrounding Starship reaching orbit. It also explores the challenges and practicality of using Falcon Heavy versus Starship for Department of Defense launches, emphasizing SpaceX's focus on winning contracts and the doubts around Starship's readiness.

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